Videos
Unlocking Hieronymus Bosch:
The Symbolism of the Garden of Earthly Delights
The Symbolism of the Garden of Earthly Delights
Why the Spanish Civil War Mattered
The Spanish Civil War and Literature: Orwell, Auden, Eliot and Hemingway
This short talk explores the symbolic language of Bosch’s masterpiece and how its central figure—the wayfarer—inspired the spiritual and philosophical framework of the memoir. Understanding the painting brings deeper meaning to the author's journey through exile, healing, and personal reckoning.
A concise overview of the political and human stakes of the Spanish Civil War, offering historical context for the author's early life and the trauma that shaped his path as a doctor and seeker of justice.
This literary reflection connects the war’s legacy to four major writers whose works continue to influence how we understand conflict, morality, and the human condition—core themes also explored in The Wayfarer’s Journey.